Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System

Includes comprehensive coverage of surgical procedures of the soft tissues of the head and neck, with specific discussions of macro- and micro-surgical procedures. This text contains descriptions of the examination, diagnosis and treatment of nasal and facial disorders.

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This text for surgeons includes comprehensive coverage of surgical procedures of the soft tissues of the head and neck, with specific discussions of macro- and micro-surgical procedures. It contains descriptions of the examination, diagnosis and treatment of nasal and facial disorders, including sinus disease, cerebrospina fistula, facial fractures, and nasal and nasopharyngeal disorders. The text also includes reconstructive surgery of the auricle, and operations for acoustic neurinoma. Emphasis is placed on the details of diagnosis, surgical decision making and techniques. The techniques covered are: paranasal sinus surgery; frontal sinus surgery; repair of dural defects; facial fracture management; surgery of the nose; and open and closed rhinoplasty.